Dr. Marsha Della Giustina Scholarship
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The Dr. Marsha Della Giustina Scholarship supports students in broadcast or multimedia journalism with educational funding, professional development, and networking to advance their journalism careers.
Funder: Radio Television Digital News Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 scholarship, plus covered travel and lodging for the First Amendment Awards
Summary: Supports students pursuing broadcast or multimedia journalism through educational funding, professional development, and industry networking.
Key Information: Apply for only one RTDNA scholarship or fellowship opportunity; multiple applications result in disqualification.
Description
The RTDNA Foundation, the educational arm of the Radio Television Digital News Association, offers this scholarship to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing broadcast or multimedia journalism at U.S. colleges and universities. The award helps further journalism education and careers in radio, television, or digital news.
The scholarship honors Dr. Marsha Della Giustina’s more than half-century in broadcast journalism and journalism education. New England’s first female news producer at Boston’s WCVB-TV, she helped launch an undergraduate broadcast journalism program at Emerson College and mentored thousands of reporters and producers. Alongside financial support, the recipient receives an invitation to Washington, D.C., for professional-development training and networking with industry leaders.
